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ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins The Next Round to break down everything you need to know from the latest NFL Draft—including one of the biggest surprises of the first round: the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. While the pick caught many fans and analysts off guard, Orlovsky explains why he's been high on the former Alabama QB for months—and why this could end up being one of the smartest moves of the draft. From arm talent to football IQ, hear why Simpson is the future in Los Angeles. Plus, Dan dives into other key picks across the draft and highlights which players and teams are in the best position to succeed long-term. Which rookies are in perfect systems? Which front offices nailed their selections? And which picks could pay off in a big way in the coming seasons? If you're an NFL fan, Rams supporter, or Alabama diehard, this is a breakdown you don't want to miss.

The hometown Houston Astros are 6-5 to begin the 2026 season, & have now most recently LOST 3 of 4 to two of the worst organizations in baseball.. BUT- .. these 'Stros are feeling LETHAL with the bats!

NFL Draft news includes Dan Orlovsky stirring the pot by claiming Ty Simpson is a better prospect than Fernando Mendoza, a take that's drawing plenty of heat. Joe and Hollywood break down the quarterback landscape in this year's draft, discussing where Carson Beck might land and whether the Dolphins should target a QB, while also weighing in on Quinn Ewers, who Joe predicts will serve as Miami's backup this season. The segment wraps with Lamar Jackson showing up for the Ravens' first voluntary workout, sparking debate on whether Baltimore would ever consider trading their star quarterback.

QUINCY PONDEXTER (UW Basketball) Quincy joins the show to give us his thoughts on UW basketball and the Final Four. How far away from a tourney run are the Dawgs? How difficult is it to be watching the Final Four and not being one of the teams in it? What makes these four teams so special? Does he think a Big Ten team will be cutting down the nets? :30- Draftmas Stocking Stuffers- a look at NFL draft rumors - We start with Ty Simpson and the Orlovsky effect, which has now made Simpson polarizing and has him dropping in the draft. - Cleveland is trying to move down in the draft, or at least that's the rumor, but that's what this is all about. - There are a lot of teams in the wide receiver draft discussion. :45- We close out the week and the show with Booze News. Get the Nog! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QUINCY PONDEXTER (UW Basketball) Quincy joins the show to give us his thoughts on UW basketball and the Final Four. How far away from a tourney run are the Dawgs? How difficult is it to be watching the Final Four and not being one of the teams in it? What makes these four teams so special? Does he think a Big Ten team will be cutting down the nets? :30- Draftmas Stocking Stuffers- a look at NFL draft rumors - We start with Ty Simpson and the Orlovsky effect, which has now made Simpson polarizing and has him dropping in the draft. - Cleveland is trying to move down in the draft, or at least that's the rumor, but that's what this is all about. - There are a lot of teams in the wide receiver draft discussion. :45- We close out the week and the show with Booze News. Get the Nog!

The 2026 NFL Draft just got its first major controversy — and it has nothing to do with tape. Pack Daddy breaks down the rapidly unraveling Dan Orlovsky situation in full, tracing how a single bold take on Get Up turned into one of the messiest media meltdowns in recent draft history. The CAA connection: Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum, and Ty Simpson are all represented by the same agency — and both media members publicly went to bat for Simpson as QB one within hours of each other, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and the long-standing tradition of agents using media relationships to boost draft stock The 12-to-15 GMs claim: Orlovsky doubled down on Pat McAfee, claiming nearly every NFL decision-maker he texted agreed Simpson is the top quarterback — only for both Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kuiper to flatly say they haven't spoken to a single person who believes that The meltdown in real time: From "what big games?" to inspirational quote-posting and dodging Pat McAfee's FaceTime, Pack Daddy walks through every painful step of Orlovsky's implosion The bigger picture: Whether or not this specific conspiracy holds water, agents have always tried to influence the draft narrative — and this saga is a masterclass in why you should always follow the money before you follow the take Hit subscribe, leave a five-star review, and call in your takes at 608-561-3243. Pack Nation, the offseason just got interesting. #NFLDraft #DanOrlovsky #TySimpsons #FernandoMendoza #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #PackDaddy #NFLDraft2026 #QBOne #CAAScandal #DraftAnalysis #GreenBayPackers This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02        

The 2026 NFL Draft just got its first major controversy — and it has nothing to do with tape. Pack Daddy breaks down the rapidly unraveling Dan Orlovsky situation in full, tracing how a single bold take on Get Up turned into one of the messiest media meltdowns in recent draft history. The CAA connection: Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum, and Ty Simpson are all represented by the same agency — and both media members publicly went to bat for Simpson as QB one within hours of each other, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and the long-standing tradition of agents using media relationships to boost draft stock The 12-to-15 GMs claim: Orlovsky doubled down on Pat McAfee, claiming nearly every NFL decision-maker he texted agreed Simpson is the top quarterback — only for both Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kuiper to flatly say they haven't spoken to a single person who believes that The meltdown in real time: From "what big games?" to inspirational quote-posting and dodging Pat McAfee's FaceTime, Pack Daddy walks through every painful step of Orlovsky's implosion The bigger picture: Whether or not this specific conspiracy holds water, agents have always tried to influence the draft narrative — and this saga is a masterclass in why you should always follow the money before you follow the take Hit subscribe, leave a five-star review, and call in your takes at 608-561-3243. Pack Nation, the offseason just got interesting. #NFLDraft #DanOrlovsky #TySimpsons #FernandoMendoza #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #PackDaddy #NFLDraft2026 #QBOne #CAAScandal #DraftAnalysis #GreenBayPackers This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02        

ITL reacts to the latest QB conversation sparked by Dan Orlovsky and the possibility of NFL preseason games moving to streaming platforms.

Seth and Sean discuss how the Texans' offseason moves so far stack up against the rest of the NFL as outlined by Benjamin Solak, and circle back to Dan Orlovsky inviting controversy with his Ty Simpson take and Pat McAfee saying he still loves Dan despite their little confrontation over it.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Albert Breer's 30% prediction for Shedeur Sanders starting week one. They debate how Todd Monken's hiring impacts Deshaun Watson's future and the organizational pressure to move on from his contract. The discussion also highlights Dan Orlovsky's recent struggles to justify his college football takes. 01:08 - Orlovsky's Ty Simpson Take 03:26 - Breer's Browns QB Outlook 05:47 - Monken's Watson-Sanders Dilemma

Announcement of the Numbnuts invitational leads to talk about The Match 2 this summer. Can Scheim get any worse? Scheim calls Dan Orlovsky a fraud for his Ty Simpson take.

Seth and Sean discuss Puka Nacua allegedly biting a woman, engage in some hype for Reed Blankenship as well as the Texans WR room, and talk about Dan Orlovsky taking a bunch of heat for putting Ty Simpson up as the best QB in the draft.

Seth and Sean discuss Dan Orlovsky from ESPN getting lots of smoke from all around regarding his take that Ty Simpson is the best QB in the draft.

Seth and Sean discuss Dan Orlovsky's take that Ty Simpson is the best QB in the draft and all the backlash it got from colleagues, how awesome it is that CJ Stroud essentially recruited Wyatt Teller to come to Houston, react to Tua being the absolute worst when asked about what happened in Miami, and talk about the ITL question of the day with Reggie and Lopez who are out at Rally House for the MLB opening day games.

Pirates baseball is back tomorrow. Opening Day takes place against the Mets, starting at 1:15 – a game that can be heard on The Fan. Are the Pirates going to make the playoffs? We are risking our bodies again for this – Poni and Donny said they would get a Pirates tattoo no matter what happens this season. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike said he's been checked out on the Pirates since the NLCS loss in 1992. He added that 1979 was easily the apex of being a Pirates' fan. Mike went after Dan Orlovsky, jokingly, about the all-of-the-sudden love for Ty Simpson and the belief that Simpson is now the best QB in this year's draft. If there is something to this, Mike said it's genius work done by Orlovsky to help out Simpson, who conveniently share an agent. Mike believes Mike Tomlin will absolutely end up on TV and thinks he could be the next John Madden if he wants it. Mike confirmed that it pays a whole lot more to be a color analyst in the booth instead of working on the studio shows. Mike can't believe the NFL teams are OK with star players participating in flag football games. Bucco Minute – GIVEAWAY.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike said he's been checked out on the Pirates since the NLCS loss in 1992. He added that 1979 was easily the apex of being a Pirates' fan. Mike went after Dan Orlovsky, jokingly, about the all-of-the-sudden love for Ty Simpson and the belief that Simpson is now the best QB in this year's draft. If there is something to this, Mike said it's genius work done by Orlovsky to help out Simpson, who conveniently share an agent. Mike believes Mike Tomlin will absolutely end up on TV and thinks he could be the next John Madden if he wants it. Mike confirmed that it pays a whole lot more to be a color analyst in the booth instead of working on the studio shows. Mike can't believe the NFL teams are OK with star players participating in flag football games.

They analyze Dan Orlovsky's assertion that Ty Simpson is the top quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft over Fernando Mendoza. The discussion covers how Simpson's NFL-caliber throws compare to Mendoza's collegiate success and whether either fits the Cleveland Browns' long-term strategy. They also preview an upcoming interview with Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer to further explore these prospects.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Dan Orlovsky's claim that Ty Simpson is the top quarterback in his class and discuss a potential future with the Browns. They get into a spirited debate with their station boss over the relevance of the NCAA Tournament to Cleveland sports fans. The duo also recaps the Guardians' recent spring training victory and examines Travis Kelce's new contract with the Chiefs. 02:45 - Orlovsky ranks Ty Simpson QB1 07:50 - Ty Simpson Browns fit debate 13:55 - March Madness fan interest debate 18:05 - Boss Keith calls the show 24:30 - Listener tournament feedback calls 31:25 - Guardians spring training update 37:20 - Travis Kelce contract extension news

In the last hour of #ReactionMonday's 3 Man Front we heard Dan Orlovsky's take on Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft, had #PatPonders with Damian, and #TWTIS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 4 - Media Row gets even busier! Bonnie Jill‑Laflin goes down memory lane. Dave Portnoy talks pizza spots and the Patriots. Dan Orlovsky breaks down Mac Jones trade scenarios. Plus, Manti Te’o shares his favorite Hawaiian reggae artists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 4 - Media Row gets even busier! Bonnie Jill‑Laflin goes down memory lane. Dave Portnoy talks pizza spots and the Patriots. Dan Orlovsky breaks down Mac Jones trade scenarios. Plus, Manti Te’o shares his favorite Hawaiian reggae artists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Orlovsky dropped a scorching hot take after Texans vs Patriots, saying Houston wins that game with “31 other quarterbacks” instead of C.J. Stroud. The guys actually debate it, build the list, argue over what Orlovsky really meant, and land on the real truth: the number might be insane, but the point isn't. From there it turns into a full-on quarterback philosophy fight. Would Justin Fields win that game with a safer game plan? How much of it was Stroud's turnovers vs the Patriots capitalizing in bad conditions? And if it “wasn't going to take much,” why didn't Houston consider going to Davis Mills at any point? They also hit the bigger takeaway: apologizing for a sports take like that is ridiculous, especially when the core point is pretty close to true.

Hot Mic breaks down why Orlovsky never needed to apologize, why Troy Aikman's criticism carries more weight, and why C.J. Stroud's regression is a real problem for the Texans going forward. Philip Rivers interviewing to coach Josh Allen is the kind of NFL desperation that tells you Buffalo has no real plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth and Sean talk about the monster viewership for Texans-Patriots not helping the national pundits turning on CJ, react to Dan Orlovsky of ESPN walking back his take on CJ, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss Dan Orlovsky from ESPN committing a cardinal non-cancelable hot taker sin in walking back and apologizing for one of his hot takes!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly going to interview former Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce, let you hear former NFL quarterback and now NFL Analyst for ESPN Dan Orlovsky explain why he thinks the Atlanta Falcons have the best head coaching job in the NFL right now, react to what Orlovsky had to say, and explain why they agree with Orlovsky that the Falcons Head Coaching job is one of the best jobs in NFL right now.

HR1 - Falcons HC job arguably better than both Steelers & Ravens HC jobs In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the news that former Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working to finalize an agreement to make him their next head coach, explain why they think John Harbaugh going to the New York Giants is what would be best for both parties, react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly going to interview former Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce, let you hear former NFL quarterback and now NFL Analyst for ESPN Dan Orlovsky explain why he thinks the Atlanta Falcons have the best head coaching job in the NFL right now, react to what Orlovsky had to say, explain why they agree with Orlovsky that the Falcons Head Coaching job is one of the best jobs in NFL right now, react to the latest and biggest college football headlines, including Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore not entering the 2026 NFL Draft, and explaining why that's bad news for the Atlanta Falcons, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Eazy, Spencer, Nick, and Chris discuss the reality of Mike McDaniel becoming the Detroit Lions OC after he states he'd prefer a good OC job vs a bad HC job. They also discuss Dan Campbell's former teamate and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky becoming the Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator. Plus NFL Draft Scout Scott Bischoff joins the show to talk about the Detroit Lions NFL Draft prospects. 

The Kamari Lassiter effect! He's become one of the top 5 most important players on this Texans Squad; he's becoming as important as Stingley to the Houston Defense believe it or not.. Orlovsky on Texas Longhorns Young Quarterback, Arch Manning - "Archie would be #1 Pick in 2026 NFL Draft".. WHAT, DAN!?!? Dan Orlovsky believes Arch Manning would be the No. 1 pick if he was in the 2026 Draft..

Seth and Sean discuss what the divisional round will look like if the favorites win, Cal McNair laying out how his viral high five with CJ Stroud came to be, and try to figure out which 6 or 7 Texans Dan Orlovsky said he was going to vote All-Pro for.

From Walks to Wisdom: Hembo's Journey From Cedarville to ESPNIn the world of sports, stats tell stories — and for Paul “Hembo” Hembekides, they've written a full chapter of his life.Hembo graduated from Cedarville University in 2012 after four seasons of college baseball, where he started 170 games and set the program's all-time record with 128 walks. That patience and discipline at the plate hinted at the steady, focused approach he would later bring to a much bigger stage.After finishing grad school in Philadelphia, Hembo met an ESPN recruiter at a seminar and saw his opening. He followed up, stayed persistent, and eventually earned his shot. Over a decade later, he's one of the network's most trusted researchers and storytellers.On the Cedarville Stories podcast, Hembo looked back on the road that brought him from the batting plate at Cedarville to the studios at ESPN. He shared how the habits, values, and community at Cedarville shaped his thinking and built a strong foundation for life in a fast-paced, high-profile industry. While some of those lessons only became clear with time, they stuck — and they mattered.Today, Hembo wears many hats: researcher, co-author, on-air contributor, husband, and father of three daughters. He sees his work at ESPN as more than a career. It's his calling and his platform. Whether he's teaming up with longtime colleague Mike Greenberg or providing insights to NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky — who shares his Christian faith — Hembo stays rooted in the values that shaped him.He recalled watching Orlovsky pray on live TV after Damar Hamlin's collapse, calling it a moment that revealed the quiet power of faith in the sports world. These days, Hembo sees more athletes, coaches, and broadcasters living their beliefs out loud — and he counts it a privilege to be one of them.Through it all, Hembo keeps showing up with excellence, humility, and purpose. His story reminds us that in the middle of all the stats, scores, and highlight reels, there's still room for faith, family, and calling — and those might just be the most important wins of all.https://share.transistor.fm/s/0db04051https://youtu.be/UHGkR65spdE

Orlovsky thinks the Dolphins are ‘dangerous' but Crowder isn't buying it. Cugno previews the Fins matchup vs Pittsburgh. The return of Joe DiJoseph's Bad Joke of the Day. Hoch reads a list published by Variety of the top 100 comedies ever made and chaos ensues.

Dan Orlovsky tells Tom Curran why he thinks the Patriots are the best team in the AFC, and how Drake Maye and the Patriots coaching staff have improved each week. Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick's candidacies to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.1:30-Where does Dan Orlovsky rank the Patriots?5:00-Orlovsky on Drake Maye's drastic improvement11:45-Mike Florio on Kraft and Belichick's HOF chances WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ORLOVSKY: "JJ McCarthy is Definitely Overthinking Everything Right Now" --- A Northern Digital Production

Topics discussed: Dan Orlovsky, Mina Kimes give their critiques the Patriots + Adam Schefter on if the Patriots are "fool's gold" (The Drive) // Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson spotted at cheerleading event after UNC loss; will Bill be given a second chance to lead the UNC football program after 2025? // Odds and Ends: Bruins coach Marco Sturm addresses Beecher waiving, McAvoy injury

Steiny & Guru go through the 49ers topics of the day as they get set for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend in a big rivalry contest.

Ike, Spike and Fritz discuss A.J. Brown missing another day of practice due to a hamstring injury and play audio from Dan Orlovsky discussing Brown potentially wanting to be elsewhere on First Take.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan let you hear some of what ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had to say about thinking the pistol formation promotes bad footwork when he joined Chris Thomas tonight last night, react to what Orlovsky had to say, explain why they think Zac Robinson's offense isn't the reason for Michael Penix Jr.'s bad footwork, and then react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan give their final thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' home matchup with the Washington Commanders on Sunday, let you hear some of what ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had to say about Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. struggling with his footwork right now when he joined Chris Thomas tonight last night, react to what Orlovsky had to say, explain why they think It's possible that the pistol formation could be throwing off Michael Penix Jr.'s timing with his wide receivers, give their final thoughts on the Georgia versus Alabama game tomorrow, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR3 - Zac Robinson must simplify offense for Michael Penix without making it vanilla In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan let listeners call in and talk about who their favorite person to listen to talk about football is. Mike and Beau also let listeners give their predictions to the Falcons versus Commanders game and the Georgia versus Alabama game in the Wake Up Call! Then, the guys spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss how the Falcons prevent one bad loss from turning into two bad losses, if Dave thinks being in the pistol formation or shotgun formation a lot promotes bad footwork for quarterbacks, being in the pistol formation having nothing to do with running backs being able to or not being able to press the hole, Falcons' Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson saying he might need to simplify the offense for Michael Penix Jr., how the Commanders' offense changes if Jayden Daniels is playing quarterback versus if Marcus Mariota is playing quarterback, how Dave thinks Commanders' Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will try to attack Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and the Falcons' defense and how he thinks Commanders' Defensive Coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. will try to attack Zac Robinson and the Falcons' offense, and how he's feeling about Team U.S.A's chances in the Ryder Cup. The guys also give their final thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' home matchup with the Washington Commanders on Sunday, let you hear some of what ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had to say about Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. struggling with his footwork right now when he joined Chris Thomas tonight last night, react to what Orlovsky had to say, explain why they think It's possible that the pistol formation could be throwing off Michael Penix Jr.'s timing with his wide receivers, give their final thoughts on the Georgia versus Alabama game tomorrow, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Zac Robinson & Michael Penix must help each other have bounce back game In hour two Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to preview the Atlanta Falcons' home matchup with the Washington Commanders on Sunday, talk about how the problem with Zac Robinson's playbook and the Falcons' offense is that there's no depth to it right now, let you hear some of what ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had to say about thinking the pistol formation promotes bad footwork when he joined Chris Thomas last night, react to what Orlovsky had to say, explain why they think Zac Robinson's offense isn't the reason for Michael Penix Jr.'s bad footwork, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, make their picks against the spread, and then close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear some of what former NFL quarterback and now ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky had to say about the Falcons using the pistol formation a lot, react to what Orlovsky had to say, and explain why Orlovsky missed the mark on some of critiques of the Falcons' offense.

HR2 - Falcons' vanilla scheme & Michael Penix's lazy footwork hurting offense In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson talk about the starting point of the running back in the pistol, and external critics saying his offense is predictable. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Robinson had to say, and explain why they think the pistol formation is not the Falcons' offense's problem, it's how Zac Robinson is utilizing it. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Finally, to close out hour two Mike, Beau, and Ali let you hear some of what former NFL quarterback and now ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky had to say about the Falcons using the pistol formation a lot, react to what Orlovsky had to say, and explain why Orlovsky missed the mark on some of critiques of the Falcons' offense.

On Thursday's ENN, Jason Kelce on the Tush Push. Bowen on his defense, Russell Wilson on Robinson, Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, World Series odds, St. Anthony's volleyball. Orlovsky on QB development, Kershaw retiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-16:44) Terry Crouppen joins us in studio talking about his existential question from his last visit. Terry's realized as he's gotten older that he's not a tough guy. Don't pick a fight with anybody. Could Terry bench press 100 pounds? Don't get him started on Stan Kroenke. Workshopping some ideas. Baseball cards.(16:53-35:33) Dan Orlovsky is omnipresent. Audio of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on MNF talking about Orlovsky being on ESPN every time they turn it on. Laura Rutledge. #SlayedTheDragon The 50 most valuable sports teams as of December 2024. Surprising to see the Warriors on the list. Should we buy and flip the Lakers? Jackson doesn't work at Forbes. Crying into our Sloppy Joes. Why is Doug defending The Villages?(35:43-47:17) It's too late to apologize. Man, time.....so linear. Crispin Glover. Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins are on First Take right now. Do you like men with ponytails? Doug is anti man bun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topics discussed: Reacting to Alex Cora's expectations for the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline // Ted Johnson's optimistic takeaways from Tuesday's Patriots training camp // Dan Orlovsky gives ringing endorsement of Patriots rookie class

ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky is all-in on Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy this season.  --- A Northern Digital Production

On Tuesday's ENN live from Stout, draft reaction from Mel and Orlovsky. Bills GM upset with radio hosts. Cavs sweep Heat. Nimmo's big day. Mets-Diamondbacks preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices